Saturday, December 8, 2012

Chilly Saturday and a sad anniversary

All pictures taken with my iPhone
This morning I got up early to meet with the Fairhaven walking group, scraping ice off the car and bundled myself up in a hat, coat and gloves. There was not a raindrop to be seen, and here is Linda all dry and looking pretty as we headed back down the long Taylor hill and the bay below. Riley is at the end of the leash, marking everything in his path.

Today I left my regular camera behind and played with my iPhone camera and find that the quality of the pictures is quite acceptable. After a brisk five-mile walk, I went to the Farmers' Market, which has only three more weeks to go before closing up shop until April. I'll bet the vendors are looking forward to the break.
Most of the market in now indoors, with warming heaters on the ceiling keeping the area feeling pretty nice as we shopped for gifts. That's homemade soap in the foreground of the picture above, although it almost looks good enough to eat. After walking around for a bit, I bought some veggies and made my way home. Smart Guy has already cooked up the kale in this picture and I've had my fill for now.
I just finished reading a bunch of the blogs I follow, and one person reminded me that it was 32 years ago today that John Lennon was killed. I well remember where I was that day. We stopped at noon for a moment of silence and the entire street where I stood grew quiet. Suddenly in the distance I could hear a boom box on the back of a motorcycle that was making its way down the street, playing "Strawberry Fields Forever." That moment lives on in my memory, and it astounds me to realize that more than three decades have passed since then. Tears still well in my eyes when I think of it.
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32 comments:

  1. your memory was very poignant.

    i agree - your cell takes fine shots. :)

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  2. Dear DJan, thirty years would be 1982. I don't remember anything about that date except watching the news that night and seeing the building in which he and Ono lived. Also, I felt such sorrow for her and for our country and all music lovers. Also, I felt myself wondering about the absolute terror that can come with being famous.

    Your memory of that day and that hour is poignant. Thank you for sharing it. Peace.

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  3. a sad bit of rememberance on john lennon...

    we went to the market today too....was very cool...they had horse drawn carriage rides for free for the holiday...so fun....you will hear more on that later this week...smiles...

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  4. A brisk five mile walk - and then to the markets. You are truly inspirational.
    John Lennon's death was (is) a tragedy. Thank you for those beautiful memories.

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  5. I am shocked that Lennon died over 30 years ago. It was one of those moments where time did stand still. I could not believe it when I heard the news. But I feel he still lives on in many of us through his music.

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  6. I remember where I was when I heard of John Lennon's death just as I remember Kennedy's death. Both were such sad losses at the time. The thought of Strawberry Fields playing at that moment brings tears to my eyes also DJan.

    Your town is so, dare I say, groovy and looks like it might be one of the more perfect places on this earth. I'm glad I heard about it through you.

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  7. After the murder, I went to the store and bought the DOUBLE FANTASY CD, composed and sung by Lennon and Ono. I especially loved the photo of them kissing on the cover. Memories!

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  8. I had forgotten. I'm so glad for the reminder. What a good memory of that very sad night....

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  9. I must have been about 14 then - I remember hearing about it and being shocked and sad...but then moving on to the next thing. The way only children can do. But now, I mourn for him even more because I know what a great musician was lost. And I mourn for the violence and insanity that seems so pervasive these days.

    Your iPhone takes great pictures! I have found that my android does too, so I usually leave the camera behind as well.

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  10. I remember where I was on that tragic day...at work...I think it was around 1pm in the afternoon (Australian time obviously). My co-worker, a huge John Lennon fan, came straight to me with the terrible news he'd just heard on the radio. We were both so shocked and sad! Give Peace a Chance is playing in my head as I type this.

    Your memory is bittersweet...the mention of Strawberry Fields Forever had me all emotional too.

    On a happier note, it sounds like you had a lovely day. Your iPhone takes great pics. My son recently bought himself the latest Samsung Galaxy S(?) and it takes fantastic photos as well as macro pics.

    Enjoy the rest of your weekend ~ xx

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  11. Last market I went to was on Vashon! I should do it more often.

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  12. Nice reminder about John Lennon. I know I was in my house when I heard the news and it's one of those things that I could not believe. I still listen Beatles tunes.

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  13. I wasn't really into the Beatles back then, so Lennon's death was just another tragic news story. I remember the emotional reactions and wondering what I had missed out on. During the Beatles years I was a struggling new teacher, a newly wed, and then a mother of young children. Music was low on my priority list.
    But now I have lots of Beatles music on my iPod. Great walking music.
    And yes, I did get out for a 3.25 mile walk this afternoon, fitting it in to another busy day. Mannheim Steamroller Christmas music on the iPod today.

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  14. It was a sad, terrible day.

    The iPhone does take pretty wonderful photos. My regular camera still does a better job, but it could also be that I'm not using the phone properly.

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  15. Long walks, fresh food and expressing your emotions- all the things necessary for long life and good health, at least the things we have control of. Good for you!

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  16. I remember John Lennon's death announcement. I can't remember the name of the person who killed him -- I think on the sidewalk in NYC.

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  17. I was in our local coffee shop with friends, when the announcement came over the stereo system that plays local radio.
    everyone was stunned and in shock - who would do such a thing to such a great man of peace? In the solid silence I heard a voice finally speak and we all were silent in a moment of respect.I so enjoyed his musical talents.
    I use my iphone when on the go, most of the photos you see on my blog are from my iphone, unless i want to play a little more seriously DJan - you know what i mean. Also, iphone takes super HD quality videos.
    OK - you did not take a photo of lovely dog??? Maybe next time.
    I love that your market stays open like this. We have a indoor Market right in the centre of the city that is two city blocks huge and luckily, it stays open all year... and ... it is busy all year.
    Nice Post DJan. Thanks

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  18. Local markets are fun.The farmer's market near my home is equally interesting. It is filled with Amish products and workers. At Christmas it is on my list of required holiday places to visit.
    Your memories of 1982 are very vivid. It was a sad occasion.

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  19. A walk, and shopping at the Farmers' Market. What a delightful day!

    Others have recalled John Lennon's death. Sad development, that.

    Those iPhone pictures are good! Well done. Maybe you can leave your other camera at home when you're out for quick jaunts.

    Christmas blessings, and Bear hugs, too.

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  20. Hard to believe it's been 32 years. His music and greatness live on.

    Love the pics.

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  21. John Lennon's death was hurtful to so many people. I could never say enough about how he spoke out for so many of us.

    Glad you are enjoying taking photos with your camera phone. Enjoy your day.

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  22. your cell phone takes great photos...

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  23. What a wonderful variety there at your local Farmer's Market !

    John Lennon was one of our local lads in Liverpool. I shall always love his music,especially 'Imagine' so very meaningful.

    Lovely pictures DJan, incredible camera in your iphone.
    ~Jo

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  24. Strawberry Fields Forever...wow, what poignant ending to your post.

    I have no idea what I was doing when I found out about the slaying...your memory astounds me. As for my favorite song [I know you didn't ask] is IMAGINE. That one still today brings tears when I hear it.

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  25. We got dumped on by snow over the weekend. And there are no farmer's markets here. It is officially Winter! But I had some Kale on Friday. Great minds think a like.

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  26. John's legacy lives on in memories like yours. Going to go listen to him now!

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  27. I can't believe your market is soon closing up for the winter. Wherever did all those months go? The veggies do look delicious. I don't understand what you eat D-Jan because I know you don't eat meat. Do you eat vast quantities of kale and such like? Where do you get your energy from to do all that walking? If I was going to walk 5 miles I would have to have an enormous breakfast before I started off and a snack in between as well. Please post on it. I'm interested.

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  28. Lovely shots of your farmers market. Sounds like you had a nice walk to get there too. I have always loved John Lennons's songs and the Beatles. I hope you have a great week ahead.

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  29. A nice nod to Lennon. I'm stunned to think it's been thirty years since his murder. Then again it always surprises me that I was already an adult almost 40 years ago.

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  30. Pictures are fine but the memory is bittersweet... Here in Bluff Country it's fundraising time for PBS stations and the music of the sixties is everywhere.

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  31. It may be indoors now but the market still looks very inviting. I would have been buying some of the veggies too.

    I remember the day well. I was still in GA at the time driving along a country road when the news came over the radio. I had to pull to the side of the road to wipe the tears from my eyes.

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  32. What is so sad for me is that some of my past memories are no longer accurate. Somehow the brain id mixing things and blending hem in a new fashion. While some seem perfectly accurate to me they aren't and that just makes me wonder how the brain works more than ever.

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